Why'd We Break up With Great Britain?

This lesson asks students to identify the cause and effect between grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence and the British Act or even that caused the colonists to declare their independence from Great Britain.  
Resource ID#: 207496 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard
Instructional Time: 60 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Grievance, The Declaration of Independence, Foundational Texts, Listing of Grievances, Colonies, America, Flow chart, cause and effect, British Acts
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Project,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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